MarisaB

I too have low iron levels and my Dr suggested that I take ferrous sulfate 325 mg 3x a day. Slow Fe is gluten free, however, Fesol contains gluten. Check ingredients before using.

You might want to consider your shampoo/conditioner and face wash. I have switched my personal care products to gluten-free products and I have noticed a huge differerance in my skin texture. My hair is also starting to grow back and my scalp is less sensitive. Just a suggestion...

I don't know if this is normal but I have the same thing happening to me. I have been gluten free since February 28th 2007 and I am still having the "flank pain". It flares up about once a week and I have been very worried that something is wrong with my kidney on my right side. I am very happy to hear that someone else gets the same pain. I am trying...

Hey Adam, Thanks for the info. I will be in town on Thurs till Monday. I will staying in Metairie, so, if you can think of any restaurants in the area...that would be fabulous!!!! We are staying with friends (non celiac's) and I just know they are going to want to go out to eat and I don't want to be a drag for them. Also- can you steer me towards...

Hey Cleveland Bob, Yes I do have a whole paycheck down the street from my house. I am planning on bringing stuff to eat along the way, however, I was just hoping that maybe there was a restaurant out there that was safe. I will be with 3-6 none celiac's and I know they are going to want to go out around town. Thanks for the advice. MarisaB

Hey, I am going to Jazz Fest next weekend in New Orleans and I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for Restaurants. This will be my first gluten free (I hope) trip and I was just wondering if any of you have any places that you would recommend? I also was wondering if any of ya'll have any suggestions for food that is festival friendly food...

I think that maybe the San-J's was giving me some trouble. I have since decided to stay away from it. I am feeling better this last week...not sure if it is becuase I cut out the soy sauce or the kettle chips.

Hi Everyone, I will be heading to New Orleans next weekend for Jazz Fest and I was just wondering if any of ya'll had restaurant recomendations for dinner (in the Quarter). This is going to be my 1st gluten free vacation/ music festival. I have contacted the venue and they are willing to let me bring food in so, if you have any suggestions with that...

Hey Suz- Sorry it took me a few days to get back to you. Thanks for the tips for my "sweet tooth". Carob has been a life saver for me. Just a few carob covered raisins do the trick. For now, I am staying away from potato chips and anything fried. I have gotten the hang of cooking dinner...but lunch is still hard. Eating out is impossible and...

Susanna, Thank you so much for the words of encouragement. I really appreciate the info about the skittles and starbursts. That does help. I get cravings for sweets and everything has milk or chocolate in it so, I am usually left without. I am also having a difficult time finding milk free carob, so being able to grab a packet of these once in a while...

Well, I'm really relieved to hear that I am not the only one having issues. Noglugirl, thanks for the list. That is going to be really helpful for me when I go to the store. Getting familiar with the brands that are gluten free is hard. I spend so much time reading labels/ingredients at the store. You saved me a few hours with that list. Thank...

Thank you all for the information. I guess maybe it was the chips. I'm gonna stay away from them just in case. Cuervo, you are right- this is really frusterating. The first two weeks of being gluten free was great! After that it has been a rollercoaster ride. I feel great, I feel like crap, I feel great...ect. It is really hard to find the "small...

Thanks for the reply. I have learned alot so far. You are right about it the message boards making it easier. That is all I can hope for right now.

Hi, I'm a newly diagnosed Celiac and I'm at a total loss. I have been reading/absorbing all I can and I am still finding it overwhelming. I have just found out that I am not only a celiac but I also am allergic to milk protien, chocolate, and walnuts. I believe there are a multitude of other food allergens...I am just having a hard time figuring out...